Shorts

New Hampshire Film Festival Expands Oscar Gateway: Now Qualifies Documentary Shorts for Academy Awards

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Portsmouth, New Hampshire – The New Hampshire Film Festival has officially expanded its role in the film industry by achieving Academy Award qualifying status for documentary shorts. This addition rounds out its already prestigious designations for live action and animated shorts, reinforcing its position as a prime launching pad for short filmmakers aiming for Oscar consideration. Dan Hannon, a co-founder and industry director of the festival, expressed excitement over this enhancement. “For over twenty years, our festival has worked relentlessly to spotlight and propel the art of short filmmaking. Adding documentary shorts to our qualifying … Read more

Cutting-Edge Creativity Triumphs at VIEW 2024: A Showcase of Innovative Animated Shorts

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Turin, Italy – The prestige of animation and storytelling shone brightly at the VIEW Conference where the 2024 VIEW Award Winners were unveiled, celebrating outstanding achievements in short animated films. An 11-member jury, comprising international experts, bestowed accolades across multiple categories, highlighting the creative and technical excellence present in the genre. This year’s grand prize was awarded to Amanda Strong for her animated short “Įk’ǫǫ̀: Inkwo for When the Starving Return,” a production backed by the National Film Board of Canada. Strong’s work uniquely blended diverse animation techniques to bring to life a poignant narrative … Read more

El Gouna Film Festival’s CineGouna Shorts Unveils Winners of Inaugural Production Grants to Boost Egyptian Filmmaking

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El Gouna, Egypt – El Gouna Film Festival’s industry segment, CineGouna, has taken a significant leap toward nurturing homegrown cinematic talent through its inaugural CineGouna Shorts production grants. In a clear commitment to enhancing the stature of Egyptian short films, this newly established division awards substantial financial support and shines a spotlight on the region’s distinctive storytelling. The winning selections for this year’s grants were acclaimed for their artistic originality and cultural relevance, reflecting CineGouna Shorts’ objective to bolster emerging filmmakers who are sculpting the contours of Egypt’s film industry. Officials announced that three compelling … Read more

AFI Fest 2023 Celebrates Award-Winning Films and Shorts, Setting the Stage for an Exciting Awards Season

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Los Angeles, California – AFI Fest 2023 concluded on Sunday, showcasing a lineup of exceptional films and shorts that are expected to gain further recognition during this awards season. Among the winners was “Closing Dynasty,” directed by Lloyd Lee Choi, which took home the Live Action Grand Jury Prize. The film offers a captivating portrayal of New York City through the eyes of a wide-eyed, 7-year-old. In the Documentary Short category, Sean Wang’s “Năi Nai & Wài Pó” emerged as the winner, telling a heartwarming story about the filmmaker’s two beloved grandmothers. Notably, this film … Read more